The CSIR NET examination is conducted for awarding Junior Research Fellowship (JRF), determining eligibility for Assistant Professor, and supporting PhD admissions in Science subjects across India.
Particulars | Details |
|---|---|
Exam Name | CSIR NET December 2026 |
Conducting Authority | National Testing Agency (NTA) |
Exam Purpose | JRF, Assistant Professor & PhD Admission |
Exam Mode | Computer-Based Test (CBT) |
Eligibility Includes | Educational Qualification & Age Limit |
Official Website | csirnet.nta.nic.in |
Candidates applying for the CSIR NET December 2026 examination must possess the required educational qualification from a recognized university or institution.
Required Qualification
Candidates must have completed any of the following degrees:
- M.Sc.
- Integrated BS-MS
- BS-4 Years
- BE/B.Tech
- B.Pharma
- MBBS
- Equivalent degree in Science subjects
Candidates appearing in the final year of their qualifying examination may also be eligible to apply provisionally, subject to the eligibility conditions specified in the December 2026 notification.
Minimum Marks Required
Category | Minimum Marks Required |
|---|---|
General / EWS / OBC | 55% |
SC / ST / PwD / Third Gender | 50% |
The percentage requirement applies to the qualifying degree examination. For the December 2026 session, candidates should verify the final eligibility requirements in the official NTA notification once it is released.
Age Limit for Junior Research Fellowship (JRF)
Criteria | Details |
Maximum Age Limit | 30 Years |
Age Relaxation | Applicable as per government norms |
The upper age limit is generally calculated as per the cutoff date mentioned in the official notification.
Category-Wise Age Relaxation for JRF
Category | Relaxation |
OBC-NCL | 3 Years |
SC / ST / PwD / Third Gender | 5 Years |
Women Candidates | 5 Years |
Age Limit for Assistant Professor & PhD Admission
There is no upper age limit for candidates applying for:
- Assistant Professor eligibility
- PhD admission eligibility
Candidates only need to satisfy the educational qualification criteria.
- Indian citizens, or
- Eligible candidates as specified by the Government of India rules.
- Educational qualification certificates
- Mark sheets
- Category certificate (if applicable)
- PwD certificate
- Date of Birth proof
- Valid photo ID proof
- Minimum qualification is M.Sc. or equivalent degree.
- General category candidates require at least 55% marks.
- Reserved category candidates require 50% marks.
- Maximum age limit for JRF is 30 years.
- No age limit for Assistant Professor eligibility.
- Final-year candidates can also apply.